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Lovejoy Elementary School

801 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315

Ranked 127 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Des Moines
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Lovejoy Elementary School

801 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315

About Lovejoy Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 37% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
412
Total Students
$70195
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.8%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic 32.1%
Black 23.8%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
25.8%
Asian
10.7%
Hispanic
32.1%
Black
23.8%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 412
46.6%
192 Female
53.4%
220 Male

Student Population

412 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

420 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lovejoy Elementary School Contact Information

Address

801 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315

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Phone

(515) 242-8419

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TOP 127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lovejoy Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Des Moines Public Schools, which includes Lovejoy Elementary School, recently got a $265 million bond referendum approved by voters. The community was very supportive. The money will help pay for the district's "Reimagining Education" plan, which includes improving facilities, expanding full-day preschool, and starting new STEM, arts, and career-technical programs. The estimated tax effect on a typical $200,000 home is about $188 a year. This project is expected to improve the learning spaces and resources for all students in the district, including those at Lovejoy Elementary.

FAQ

Q1. What tech tools do students have access to?

Ans. Lovejoy Elementary has computers, tablets, and educational software in the classroom to help students of all ages learn.

Q2. Is there a library or media center at the school?

Ans. Yes, Lovejoy Elementary has a library with books, digital resources, and reading programs to help kids learn to read.

Q3. Are there meals available at school?

Ans. The school has breakfast and lunch programs, and some students can get free or low-cost meals.

Q4. Is there a counseling program at Lovejoy Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has counselors who help students with their schoolwork, social life, and feelings.

Q5. How does the school keep students safe?

Ans. Lovejoy Elementary makes sure that students can learn in a safe environment by following standard safety rules. These include secure entrances, visitor check-ins, and emergency drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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